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Farm Bill

Kato

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How about .... no one is certain yet how this is going to play, since the USDA has already missed deadlines in rule publications, and negotiations lobbying and discussions are still going on. (like it or not)

In the meantime, steep discounts are being attached to cattle up here in order to cover whatever potential extra costs may come out in the end. Everyone involved is covering their asses at the expense of the Canadian cow calf producer. :roll: :roll: :roll:
 

Mike

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Kato said:
At the moment COOL is hurting Canadians because of the big discounts put into the price of feeders.

And who are putting these discounts in feeders?

Are these discounts because of speculation or real retail beef prices?
 

RobertMac

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Many of you Canadians claim your beef to be higher quality than USA beef(I don't discount that possibility), but when given the chance to require the USA packers to process and sell your beef as a "Product of Canada", you fight it! :???: I don't get it!!!! :?

Could those "steep discounts" be feeders trying to cover their higher feed cost???????? :shock:
 

Sandhusker

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Kato said:
How about .... no one is certain yet how this is going to play, since the USDA has already missed deadlines in rule publications, and negotiations lobbying and discussions are still going on. (like it or not)

In the meantime, steep discounts are being attached to cattle up here in order to cover whatever potential extra costs may come out in the end. Everyone involved is covering their asses at the expense of the Canadian cow calf producer. :roll: :roll: :roll:

What potential costs?
 

Big Muddy rancher

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Sandhusker said:
Kato said:
How about .... no one is certain yet how this is going to play, since the USDA has already missed deadlines in rule publications, and negotiations lobbying and discussions are still going on. (like it or not)

In the meantime, steep discounts are being attached to cattle up here in order to cover whatever potential extra costs may come out in the end. Everyone involved is covering their asses at the expense of the Canadian cow calf producer. :roll: :roll: :roll:

What potential costs?

1; segregation of cattle on kill lines

2; finding a plant that kills non USA beef.
 

Sandhusker

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Big Muddy rancher said:
Sandhusker said:
Kato said:
How about .... no one is certain yet how this is going to play, since the USDA has already missed deadlines in rule publications, and negotiations lobbying and discussions are still going on. (like it or not)

In the meantime, steep discounts are being attached to cattle up here in order to cover whatever potential extra costs may come out in the end. Everyone involved is covering their asses at the expense of the Canadian cow calf producer. :roll: :roll: :roll:

What potential costs?

1; segregation of cattle on kill lines

2; finding a plant that kills non USA beef.

1) They're already doing exactly that for the Korean market and their premium lines. No problem.

2) a) Who said you need a plant that kills non USA beef? They can, and are, segregating.
b) What about all that blather we heard from you folks about R-CALF's actions forcing you to expand your packing capacity so you won't even need the South-of-the-border packers anymore?
 

PORKER

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KLA: Congress Extends 2002 Farm Bill

3/14/2008 8:43:00 AM


KLA: Congress Extends 2002 Farm Bill



The U.S. House and Senate have approved an extension of the 2002 Farm Bill to April 18. The previous extension was set to expire March 15. Negotiations between the House, Senate and Bush Administration have stalled due to disagreements on funding levels and methods. President Bush said yesterday the extension will provide more time for Congress to reach an agreement.



If a final agreement is not reached by April 18, I call on Congress to extend current law for at least one year,” said President Bush. “I have made clear the framework of an agreement that will garner my signature and urge Congress to pass a bill that meets these criteria.”



KLA and NCBA continue to focus Farm Bill efforts on preserving cattle producers’ marketing options and making improvements in mandatory country-of-origin labeling.
 

Sandhusker

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"KLA and NCBA continue to focus Farm Bill efforts on preserving cattle producers’ marketing options and making improvements in mandatory country-of-origin labeling"

Has NCBA and KLA mentioned exactly what marketing options are at risk?
 

PORKER

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Expiring farm bill extended again while negotiations continue

By Ellyn Ferguson
Press-Gazette Washington bureau

WASHINGTON -- Current farm programs, which were scheduled to expire in September, got another extension this week after Congress voted to give House and Senate negotiators until April 18 to produce a new multi-year farm bill.


But President Bush, who signed the extension today, said it should be the last one.

"If a final agreement is not reached by April 18, I call on Congress to extend current law for at least one year," Bush said before he signed legislation granting more time.

The president said with spring fast approaching the agriculture community needs stability.

"Without a predictable policy, agriculture producers will be unable to make sound business decisions with respect to this year's crop," Bush said.

The House and Senate passed separate versions last year and have been trying to produce a compromise Bush won't veto and one that farmers and agribusiness, nutrition advocates and environmentalists will support.

Negotiators are trying to reach agreement on a price tag for the bill, income limits for direct payments to farmers, the scope of conservation programs caps and a permanent disaster relief fund.

Jerry Meyers, a pig farmer in Pittsville, said he'd like a new farm bill that resolves a lengthy dispute over mandatory country of origin labeling for U.S. meat. Supporters like Meyer say a "grown in the USA" label will give them an advantage with domestic buyers as well as customers overseas. Critics such as the meatpacking industry say the required record-keeping would boost costs for livestock producers and consumers.

"It has been delayed for six years. I want people to know what country their food is coming from," Meyers said.

Mike Weller, who raises hogs and grows corn and soybean in Plain, Wis., said he's concerned about the slow pace of negotiations. The stop gap extensions provide some stability but it is hard to do long-range planning when a final farm bill could make major changes in some programs.

"The biggest issue is the confusion about what a lack of a farm bill means," Weller said.

Contact Ellyn Ferguson at [email protected]
 

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